Principal EDA Engineer

Analog Devices; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental coverage

401k and retirement plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time and wellness programs

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Principal EDA Engineer with deep Calibre-based physical verification expertise to lead signoff methodology and tapeout readiness for analog and mixed-signal programs.

This role requires advanced node experience (16nm/5nm/4nm), rule deck development, and strong collaboration with design and layout teams to resolve high-impact issues across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Calibre proficiency for DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, extraction, and signoff flows.
• Hands-on rule deck development and maintenance for SVRF and TVF in advanced-node verification.
• Proven ability to develop code and internal tools to extend Calibre workflows and improve debugging.
• Experience supporting tapeouts, final verification closure, waiver flows, and antenna-related issues.
• Strong knowledge of 16nm/5nm/4nm process nodes and foundry rule integration.
• Ability to lead resolution of complex verification and backend issues with project impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Calibre Technical Authority and define verification flows and infrastructure.
• Develop and optimize Calibre verification flows for analog and mixed-signal teams.
• Write and debug SVRF/TVF rule sets and custom scripts to extend capabilities.
• Lead tapeout readiness activities and finalize signoff checks.
• Coordinate foundry rule integration and process updates across projects.
• Resolve critical debug/escalation items affecting tapeout schedules.
• Build internal tools and dashboards to improve verification visibility and efficiency.
• Mentor engineers on verification flows and signoff methodologies.

Skills

Calibre Expertise

Rule Deck Development

Code and Tool Development

Tapeout and Signoff Support

Advanced Node Experience

Debug Leadership

EDA Environment Knowledge

Cross-Functional Technical Support

Analog Physical Design Understanding

Education

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Mentor Calibre

SVRF/TVF

Perforce

Cadence Virtuoso (SKILL)

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

ADI is seeking a Principal EDA Engineer with deep expertise in Calibre-based physical verification, code development, and tapeout support for advanced analog and mixed-signal programs. This role serves as a technical authority for signoff methodology, rule deck implementation, verification flow development, and critical tapeout readiness across multiple projects and process nodes. The engineer in this role will lead the development and optimization of Calibre-driven flows, build code and tools that extend verification capability, and partner closely with design and layout teams to resolve high-impact issues from project setup through final signoff.

Key Responsibilities

• Calibre Technical Authority: Serve as a recognized expert for Calibre-based physical verification flows, including DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, parasitic extraction, and signoff methodology
• Verification Flow Development: Define, develop, maintain, and optimize Calibre verification flows and supporting infrastructure for analog and mixed-signal design teams
• Rule Deck and Code Development: Write, debug, and enhance SVRF and TVF rule sets, along with custom code and scripts that extend Calibre capabilities, improve debug efficiency, and strengthen flow reliability
• Tapeout Support Leadership: Lead or guide tapeout readiness activities, including final signoff checks, waiver management, antenna-related issue resolution, deliverable preparation, and coordination of critical verification closure items
• Foundry Rule Integration: Drive intake, validation, integration, and versioning of foundry rule files and process updates for advanced-node programs
• Critical Debug and Escalation: Resolve the most complex verification, runset, extraction, and rule deck issues affecting project execution or tapeout schedules
• Project Enablement: Support new project setup, verification environment readiness, and early issue identification so design teams can avoid downstream signoff risk
• Tooling and Automation: Build internal tools, scripts, dashboards, and reporting utilities that improve verification visibility, XOR analysis, runtime efficiency, and license or compute usage
• Technical Guidance and Mentorship: Provide training, documentation, and expert guidance to engineers using verification flows and signoff methodologies across the organization

Must Have Skills

• Calibre Expertise: Expert-level proficiency with Mentor Calibre across DRC, LVS, ERC, PERC, extraction, and signoff flows
• Rule Deck Development: Deep hands-on experience writing, debugging, and maintaining SVRF and TVF rule sets for advanced-node verification
• Code and Tool Development: Strong experience developing code, scripts, and internal tools that utilize and extend Calibre workflows, including automation, result parsing, analysis, and debug support
• Tapeout and Signoff Support: Proven experience supporting tapeouts, final verification closure, waiver flows, antenna-related issues, and foundry-facing signoff requirements
• Advanced Node Experience: Strong experience with TSMC design rules, rule deck integration, and physical verification challenges at nodes such as 16nm, 5nm, and 4nm
• Debug Leadership: Ability to lead resolution of complex backend verification and extraction issues with significant project or schedule impact
• EDA Environment Knowledge: Strong understanding of Linux-based EDA environments, compute infrastructure, license usage, and version-controlled design data workflows
• Cross-Functional Technical Support: Ability to work effectively with analog layout, design, CAD, and project teams in a fast-paced multi-project environment
• Analog Physical Design Understanding: Strong understanding of analog layout practices, physical verification issues, and signoff expectations

Preferred Education And Experience

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of related experience
• Experience supporting digital physical design or place-and-route verification flows
• Experience with Perforce for design data management
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso customization, including SKILL, bindkeys, or layout environment setup
• Experience building GUI-based tools, reporting systems, or verification analytics dashboards
• Experience with EDA license management, compute optimization, or multi-site verification infrastructure
• Familiarity with AI-assisted methods that improve verification productivity, debug efficiency, or flow effectiveness

We recognize that candidates may not meet every listed requirement. If you bring relevant experience and a willingness to learn,

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: No

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $159,638 to $239,457.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.